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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rossi give Freda and Brenda the rest of the day off?
(a) He knows it is a religious holiday for them.
(b) He knows they have worked a lot of overtime lately.
(c) He wants them to come in early tomorrow.
(d) He thinks Freda's mother died.

2. How many people have gathered in the street?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) A huge crowd.
(c) Just a few.
(d) Most of the city.

3. What does Brenda think of Freda's hand-shaking ritual?
(a) She tolerates it.
(b) She abhors it.
(c) She finds it amusing.
(d) She can barely stand it.

4. Who calls and wants to visit Brenda?
(a) Luigi.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Vittorio.
(d) Patrick.

5. Which of the men is infatuated by Brenda?
(a) Rossi.
(b) Marco.
(c) Luigi.
(d) Vittorio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freda threatens to tell ______________ about Rossi's inappropriate advances toward Brenda.

2. How old was Freda when her mother died?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Mr. Paganotti's employees love him?

4. Who is the Irishman who works in the factory?

5. What does Brenda put between the layers of her clothing to keep warm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Freda decided to take a few days off work?

2. Whose arrival causes a huge commotion and angst for Brenda?

3. What are Freda's motivations for her behavior regarding Brenda?

4. Describe Freda.

5. What are the circumstances that allow Brenda and Freda to get an afternoon off work?

6. How does the author show that the factory workers are very poor?

7. What are the circumstances surrounding the gunshot heard at the apartment?

8. What is Freda's reaction when she learns that she and Brenda have been given the afternoon off due to the "death" of Freda's mother?

9. Who is Maria and what is her attachment to Freda?

10. What are Freda's dreams about a life with Vittorio and how is the outing her last hope to achieve them?

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